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Prioritizing the Needs of Children, Youth and Families: New York State Budget and Legislative Priorities FY 2023 - 2024

As communities of color continue to navigate the triple crises of COVID-19, inflation, and systemic oppression rooted in racism, our State elected officials must do what is just, which is to put New York on a strong path to a just equitable recovery by centering and prioritizing the needs of the youngest New Yorkers along with marginalized children, youth and families in the FY 2023-2024 Budget and Legislative Session in ways that center their physical and mental wellness and economic health, thereby enabling them to have joy and to thrive.

Child Health

PRESS RELEASE: In Celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Children’s Defense Fund – New York Calls for a Just State Budget that Centers Children, Youth and Families

Today, as a part of its celebration of the life and world-changing legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., renowned civil rights activist and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history, the Children’s Defense Fund – New York (CDF-NY) releases its Fiscal Year 2023- 2024 Legislative and Budget Agenda, titled Prioritizing the Needs of Children, Youth and Families: New York State Budget and Legislative Priorities.

Child Poverty

We Must Be Willing: A Call To Action

On this King Day, we must ask ourselves if we are truly willing to honor the legacy of Dr. King by taking the necessary risks to ensure that there is a tomorrow for our young people.

January 15, 2023 | New York

Child Welfare

What the Omnibus Spending Bill Means for Children and Youth

The passing of this bipartisan bill comes at a pivotal time when families nationwide, regardless of racial, economic, and social background, are rising out of unforeseen, unprecedented, and unpredictable circumstances.

December 21, 2022 | National

Child Welfare

Consolidation of Power, the Enemy of Children

For decades, growing partisan gerrymandering across the country has carved out districts that unfairly favor certain politicians or groups, creating a mismatch in the priorities of the people and those representing them.

December 8, 2022 | Ohio

Child Health

Ohio’s Whole Child Framework: Services to students and families to support child behavioral health

In partnership with The Knowledge Works Foundation and other partners as part of the Ohio Whole Child Coordinating Committee, CDF-Ohio co-authored a new issue brief outlining recommendations for improving services to students and families.

October 21, 2022 | Ohio

Child Health

Ohio Should Enact Bold Beginnings to Protect Mothers and their Children

Infant and maternal mortality continues to be a leading public health issue in Ohio where the rate of infant mortality is substantially higher than in much of the rest of the country and the statistics facing Black infants are staggering.

October 21, 2022 | Ohio

Child Poverty

New Steps Toward Ending Hunger

October 7, 2022 | National

Child Welfare

Hunger-Free Schools Ohio Coalition Supports the Ohio State Board of Education Resolution to Recommend to the General Assembly the use of ARPA funds to provide Free Breakfast and Lunch to all Ohio Students

September 26, 2022 | Ohio

Child Welfare

The Foster Youth Bill of Rights sends a clear message to young people that they matter

Protecting the safety and rights of youth in foster care is essential to their wellbeing and development, allowing them to reach their full potential.

September 2, 2022 | Ohio